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SC Seeks Centre, Bengal Response on Mahua Moitra's Eviction, MPLADS Plea; Tushar Mehta Objects
- •The Supreme Court directed the Centre and West Bengal government to respond to TMC MP Mahua Moitra's plea regarding her alleged forceful eviction from Krishnanagar Circuit House and obstruction of MPLADS works.
- •Moitra claims she was evicted from the state-run circuit house on August 14 despite prior allotment and seeks an independent inquiry into the incident.
- •Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing both governments, questioned the petition's maintainability, arguing it could open floodgates for over 500 MPs.
- •Justice Bagchi raised concerns about a September 1 letter requiring MPs to inform three days in advance before using the circuit house.
- •The court granted time for the Centre and West Bengal to file counter affidavits by October 10, with the next hearing scheduled for the same date.
Key Questions Answered
The Supreme Court directed the West Bengal government and the Centre to respond to Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra's petition concerning her alleged late-night eviction from the Krishnanagar Circuit House. The bench asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to file a counter affidavit by October 10.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta questioned the maintainability of the petition, arguing that allowing more than 500 MPs to approach the Supreme Court for scheme implementations could create difficulties. He also requested the court not to issue notice to prevent creating sensationalism.
Mahua Moitra approached the Supreme Court following an incident on August 14 where district administration officials allegedly forced her to evacuate the Krishnanagar Circuit House in Nadia district late at night despite having allotted her a room. Her plea also highlights alleged obstruction of MPLADS works in her constituency.
